Newcastle United face a tough summer transfer window ahead, but work is underway to bolster the squad, as The Telegraph claims talks are already underway with one target for the wide areas.

After a disappointing campaign last time out, sales have appeared inevitable for the Magpies, with Anthony Gordon joining Barcelona early in the window as the first of a few potential exits.

It remains to be seen who else could depart from Newcastle, but the club’s focus will be on bringing in the next wave of exciting fresh talent who can get the club back to the top once again.

With that in mind, talks are already underway for Gordon‘s potential replacement.

Newcastle Open Talks For Victor Munoz

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Following the sale of Gordon to Barcelona, Newcastle have quickly started to work on possible replacements, and have lined up Osasuna star Victor Munoz.

The report from The Telegraph states that the 22-year-old is viewed as the “perfect” option to succeed the England international, having featured on the left as well as up front and on the right.

Talks are said to be underway, with Newcastle looking to sort out the basis of a deal with both Osasuna and Munoz, while competition for his signature is increasing.

The Magpies believe the forward is keen to join, however, while there is a £34.5 million release clause in his deal that could simplify the ability to wrap up a deal quickly.

Beyond Munoz, Newcastle are set to sign goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen after striking an agreement with Reims, while young winger Zadok Yohanna is another transfer option on the club’s radar.

Who Is Victor Munoz?

Newcastle target Victor Munoz is a 22-year-old versatile winger who has risen to notoriety in the past season, following his breakthrough into senior football.

The forward came through the Barcelona youth ranks before his switch to Real Madrid, where he also featured for the academy sides, but without breaking into the first-team setup.

That prompted a transfer last summer, as Munoz joined Osasuna, where he quickly showed exactly how much quality he has.

The Spaniard scored seven goals and assisted five in 36 appearances across all competitions, which was enough to earn him a call-up to the World Cup with the Spanish national team.

Having quickly established himself as a promising young option, Newcastle are looking to land him ahead of their rivals.

It’s a move that uses considerably less than the fee paid for Gordon to reinvest in the squad, with hopes that Munoz and whoever else that joins can live up to their potential and create the same sort of value moving forward.

Arsenal have set a club-record transfer price tag for one of their stars, as the Gunners prepare for a summer window filled with business moving in and out of the club.

The North London side enjoyed a successful campaign, which saw them crowned as Premier League champions, while they were a penalty shootout away from landing a first-ever Champions League trophy too.

Mikel Arteta and the hierarchy aren’t happy with just that, however, as it appears as though the appetite is there to continue competing at the highest possible level.

That means Arsenal are facing a busy few months ahead, with both signings and exits on the cards, the latter of which could result in some difficult decisions being made.

Arsenal Stance On Gabriel Martinelli

One of the players who could leave this summer is Gabriel Martinelli, as Christian Falk claims that Arsenal are open to a move, with a price tag already set on the winger.

The report states that £38.9 million will be enough to tempt the Gunners into allowing a deal to proceed, with Bayern Munich among those most heavily linked.

The Bundesliga champions have been rumoured with interest in the Brazilian for some time now, and following their failed move for Anthony Gordon, there is still the need to land a left-winger in the market.

That said, it’s claimed that Bayern are looking at other options who may feature more as squad players, a role that wouldn’t suit Martinelli as he searches for more game time.

Martinelli featured 53 times across all competitions for Arsenal over the past season, scoring 11 goals and assisting seven times, with his main quality being his “rapid” pace and ability to disrupt defences.

That said, he has been relied on a lot less than others, with fewer than half of his Premier League appearances coming as a starter in the side.

With the Gunners on the search for a left-wing option, an exit for Martinelli appears more likely, along with the possibility of his teammate Leandro Trossard also leaving.

It remains to be seen whether that £38.9 million price tag would tempt some other clubs to come in with an offer, though it would prove a decent return on investment for Arsenal.

Arsenal Need Sales

One of the huge tasks that Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has this summer is finding a way to make the club capable of selling in a similar way to their rivals.

The Gunners have often struggled to recoup considerable funds for their players, making it tougher to reinvest in the market with stronger transfer fees as a result.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains the club-record sale to Liverpool, worth just £35 million, something that would be beaten if Martinelli manages to go for the proposed £38.9 million price tag.

That would result in a huge profit on the £6 million paid to Ituano back in 2019, and would underline the huge effort to help develop him to that point.

Arsenal would land money that goes back into the transfer fund, and it starts a self-sustaining cycle that must continue if the club want to stay competitive at the very top.

Martinelli’s potential sale would be the start of an era for Arsenal, one where they need to find better ways to sell to keep competitive.

Manchester United are eyeing up potential market opportunities to bolster their attack this summer, and they may have stumbled upon a big deal.

The Red Devils have completed an agreement to sign Brazil midfielder Ederson from Atalanta as they look to strengthen their midfield, and several other deals are expected to be completed too, with several midfielders also being targeted, as well as a new left-back.

But with Joshua Zirkzee’s future at Old Trafford looking bleak, new manager Michael Carrick is keen to ensure he isn’t left short of options in attack, and there are chances for a new striker to come in.

Man Utd Offered Top Striker Deal

According to TEAMtalk, Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has been offered to a number of clubs for a transfer this summer, including Manchester United.

The Serbia international, who has been described as ‘one of the best strikers in the world’, is set to leave the Serie A giants following a break down in talks over a new contract, with his deal set to expire at the end of the month.

Juventus have been unwilling to match his wage demands, and now the player’s representatives are targeting a move to England as the next step in his career.

It’s understood that Man Utd are assessing their options and looking to see whether a deal is possible, with the 26-year-old reportedly demanding £266,000-a-week to put pen-to-paper on any deal, plus a significant signing on fee.

Vlahovic is also attracting interest from Saudi Arabia and clubs in Europe, but he is believed to want to continue to play in Europe in the top leagues. Atletico Madrid are understood to be interested, should Julian Alvarez leave, while Chelsea are said to be showing the most interest in England.

Vlahovic and Sesko Could be Fearsome Duo

Man Utd spent big to strengthen their attack last summer, bringing in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, with all of them hitting double figures for goals in their debut campaign.

While Vlahovic has had his issues with form in recent seasons, his ability is undeniable, and contract issues have overshadowed his time at Juventus for the most recent years. A fresh start could be the kickstart that he needs to get back to his lethal self.

On a free transfer, United could do with someone who has his goal record, and stylistically he and Sesko are similar, which could help the team tactically. It’s an interesting deal to watch over the coming weeks, but whoever lands Vlahovic would be getting a bargain of a deal.

As good as Zirkzee is technically, it hasn’t worked out for him at Old Trafford. An exit looks inevitable, and Vlahovic would be a major upgrade on the Netherlands international, so it’s a deal that should be strongly considered.